Suginami CityDisability
Suginami City Intractable Disease Patient Welfare Allowance
杉並区難病患者福祉手当
In short: Suginami City pays ¥16,500 a month to residents under 65 with a designated intractable disease, with an income limit.Under 65 with a designated disease, who apply.(Source: www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Suginami City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp/s036/8066.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Under 65 with a designated disease, who apply. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Under 65. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Income limit applies. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Suginami City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Designated intractable disease. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Apply to Suginami City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
- Eligibility application; valid designated-intractable-disease recipient certificate or Tokyo medical ticket; bank account in your name; if you moved in from another municipality recently, income proof. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Key details
- ¥16,500 per month. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、杉並区難病患者福祉手当について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "杉並区難病患者福祉手当". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.